Beautiful old building

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Simply amazing.

oldbag1 contributionAustraliaOct 22, 2014

The poppies in the moat was spectacular and moving to think that symbolized a solider killed in war. The memorial should be left there because it sets off the Tower London spectacularly.

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Medieval city in the heart of London

toalexash4 contributionsAustraliaSep 21, 2014

Was chased out!

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cleotup27 contributionsUnited KingdomSep 19, 2014

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Tower of London

bowditchholiday0 contributionAustraliaSep 17, 2014

Great place to be and very interesting, would recommend it to anyone.

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Great History of Britain

kimjasiak6 contributionsPhoenix, United StatesAug 12, 2014

Loved the history and definitely go on the tour with the Yeoman Warder. The amount of people increase throughout the day, so go early if possible. Crown Jewels were the best - would have liked to here about the famous executions; however, the lines were way too long.

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Very cool

kirstenprice1 contributionNew ZealandAug 7, 2014

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Great

sandral75910 contributionAustraliaAug 4, 2014

Great

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Tower of London

levonlyimo1 contributionAustraliaJul 2, 2014

Walked across London bridge to the Tower of London

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Go early!

kmcadams1 contributionUnited StatesJun 27, 2014

Ask questions. Those beefeaters are really helpful!

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History abounds

ngjordan8 contributionsAustraliaJun 19, 2014

History and royalty is all around at the tower, nestled near some of the more modern buildings in London like "the Gerkin". A highlight here is the Crown Jewels exhibilition, with amazing coronation crowns and gowns dating back centuries.

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Visit

tanyaboyer10 contributionsAustraliaMay 5, 2014

Great insight to London's history

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London tower

moniqueapap4 contributionsAustraliaApr 30, 2014

Also on the 5th day we went to the London tower. It is her Majesty's royal palace and fortress and it is a historical castle on the North bank of the river Thames in central London.

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Much history. So England.

lauzian0 contributionAustraliaApr 15, 2014

Weather was perfect for strolling around the buildings within the Tower of London. The whole place feels like some kind of tacky medieval theme park, but when you realise all the artifacts and crown jewels are real the historical importance of the place really sets in. 50 min wait to see the crown jewels was... just acceptable.

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It was a very exciting and informational experience.

swagbeast20200 contributionUnited StatesMar 17, 2014

i loved this Tower because the Queen of England once lived in it. I can imagine her looking over her country from one of the window views.

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Tower of London

speedyway78800 contributionUnited StatesFeb 28, 2014

I read a book about the Tower of London and I love the history behind it.

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Must see in London

slee6043 contributionsCanadaJan 24, 2014

Admission is a bit pricey, but this site is a must see when visiting London. The displays of weapons, history and architecture is amazing.

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cool

kmhiatt2 contributionsBellevue, United StatesJan 12, 2014

It was pretty cool to see, and our tour guide was very funny.

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imogenbryant2 contributionsSydney, AustraliaDec 26, 2013

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Tower of London

jcfumar3 contributionsAustraliaDec 13, 2013

Great place to go. Very historical Beef Eater guided tour!

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Tour

dmyn4 contributionsKeizer, United StatesSep 27, 2013

Great Beefeater

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London Tower ++++++ some

jariel3 contributionsAustraliaSep 18, 2013

This tower is a palace, a prison, a fortress, the site of the royal mint and unbelievably the royal menagerie. It is huge. Allow a full day to see all sites within the walls. We only spent A half day and selected our sites of interest. It gives a great insight into medieval London. It was truly a barbaric time for people and animals.

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Tower of London

robynmclennan11 contributionsNew ZealandSep 17, 2013

You need at least three hours

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Tower of London

krispya10 contributionAustraliaAug 30, 2013

The was magnificent. We purchased the audio speaker to give us a tour

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A stony palace

jtran2 contributionsCanadaAug 29, 2013

Lots of history about what it takes to command London.

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lisanovotny2 contributionsAustraliaAug 14, 2013

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Waiting for sightseeing by night tour

londra20141 contributionItalyAug 12, 2013

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What can one say? It's history!!

teachervagabond9 contributionsSalem, OR, United StatesAug 9, 2013

Guided tour of area included stops by the Tower, a place where many were killed and jewels reside today.

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Imprisionment tower, white towe, torture chambers

rknepper1 contributionSeattle, United StatesAug 6, 2013

Just the things you want you kids to see.

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I could have stayed all day!

medicalmama2 contributionsUnited StatesJul 30, 2013

There is so much history at the Tower of London. I really enjoyed the Beefeater tour. It is hard to believe this was a royal palace, a prison and even a zoo in the past...very cool!

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Beautiful grounds

steveandjanna7 contributionsHouston, United StatesJul 28, 2013

We didn't actually go in, we just walked by.

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A

cath1329 contributionsAustraliaJul 22, 2013

A

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Jewels

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rodnleanne1 contributionDelta, CanadaJul 17, 2013

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good day!

mariafuhrman0 contributionUnited StatesJul 16, 2013

pretty crowded. definitely glad we took the yeoman tour. also did the white tower tour. got discount tix from 365.com

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Tons of fun!

madolph11 contributionsWinnipeg, MB, CanadaJul 5, 2013

And historically accurate!

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adamyoung2 contributionsAustraliaJul 3, 2013

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Awesome

worthers691 contributionAustraliaJun 25, 2013

Great visit

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The Crown Jewels

mr_mozam53 contributionsPerth, AustraliaJun 18, 2013

The Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and also has a torture chamber. I enjoyed looking at them and the history of the crown and other royal jewels.

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Sweeet

manojc0 contributionChennai (Madras), IndiaMay 29, 2013

It was awesome to see the guards and other exhibits inside. I'm a little mad they call the Peacock Throne their own. But oh well.

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See blog...

ashope220 contributionUnited StatesMay 21, 2013

:)

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Skirted the Tower!

bjdade2 contributionsAustraliaMay 10, 2013

In rain

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Tower of London

rmhawker0 contributionAustraliaApr 28, 2013

We didn't go inside, we just enjoyed the views from the outside! Still worth that, because then we went up Tower bridge!

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Off with her head!

msg6211 contributionMelbourne, AustraliaApr 26, 2013

Get there early is my best advice. Got there before it opened at 9am and when gates opened went straight to see the Crown Jewels. Have the space pretty much to ourselves. Was able to see both sides of the jewel cabinets. No lines. Then did the free guided tour. The delivery was a bit cheesy but it was good fun and ended in the chapel. Spent a bit of time after going the ought the rooms in the buildings in the tower complex and also a bit of raven watching.

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Tower of London

wood111 contributionsUnited KingdomJan 24, 2013

Brilliant day out but bitterly cold.

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Tower of London

wherethefisnaz8 contributionsVancouver, CanadaSep 29, 2012

Highly recommend this if you are short on time and can only squeeze one touristy thing in

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GO GO GO

stromboley111 contributionBoiling Springs, United StatesAug 29, 2012

If you love the Tudor history and the history of the English monarchy, this is a must go!! We spent hours there, it's well worth the money you pay. You get to see the crown jewels, and there's a gorgeous view of the tower bridge. This is a must go, you cannot miss it!

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History Heroin

dgstorey7 contributionsPerth, AustraliaJul 16, 2012

To visit the tower is to over-dose on history - so many great people and events that have shaped the world. The tower is well organised and the yeoman warders provide very entertaining and informative tours. Dont under-estimate how much time you will spend - 2.5 hours minimum. Only complaint - it was very busy!

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Easily a half-day event

seattlecitygirl0 contributionSeattle, United StatesJun 25, 2012

Lots of walking, lots of history, lots of views of interesting things. Loved the idea that I walked the same hallways and stairs that others have for hundreds and hundreds of years. Loved the tour guide, though it was information overload for sure.

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Great

sophslife8 contributionsOregon, United StatesJun 11, 2012

There is a lot of history there. It was a great learning experience.

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interesting

oneluckygirl10 contributionsOregon, United StatesJun 11, 2012

It was really interesting to explore the castle. I got to see kings and queens bedrooms, towers and dungeons where they kept prisoners. I would definitely recommend this as a cool medieval experience.

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Fascinating

geah0 contributionTuakau, New ZealandJun 9, 2012

Went here for the first time today, three days in to my OE. As a massive history buff, with one of my favourite subjects being English royalty, I was not disappointed with the Tower. There is no way to describe how overwhelmingly large this place is. There are exhibits galore and every thing you walk through is real. King Edward lived in the chamber that you walk through, that was his fire place and the view from his window that you're seeing. They have really kept this place true to its history, which is awesome. We were there for 5 hours and I'm sure we didn't see everything.

We ate at one of the café's there and while the food was excellent the prices weren't so much, but then that's what you get in almost any attraction. You are welcome to bring your own picnic though, so I would recommend that.

You have nothing to lose by visiting the Tower, it's a great day out and you learn lots too!

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Don't miss this

clammysox3 contributionsMelbourne, AustraliaMay 24, 2012

We spent five interesting hours here, steeped in history, amazing views, informed staff adding to the experience. Wouldn't want to miss this venue.

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Good

timbfisher6 contributionsUnited StatesMay 23, 2012

Nice

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Tower a Treat

sandysteffens8 contributionsHouston, United StatesApr 19, 2012

Who doesn't like seeing where people were imprisoned and beheaded? The Tower of London offers a chance to step back in time and get a feel of history. A trip to London just isn't complete without a Tower tour.

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Must visit!

annag55773 contributionsUnited StatesJan 14, 2012

Do not skip the Tower. The Beefeaters and other staff which work there are great and informative! You get so much for the admission. Make sure you venture into the tower and not just through to see the crown jewels. There are so many great little nooks and crannies which can be explored.

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2nd time still amazing!

netje19931 contributionLeidschendam, NetherlandsJul 10, 2011

The second time I visited the Tower. It was stil amazing. Less atracting was that it was so bizzy!

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don't miss the tower of london

edna_million0 contributionBoone NC, United StatesOct 18, 2010

Amazing and educational. I've been twice now, and had very little overlap since it is such a vast area. We had purchased the London Pass both visits and admittance was included, but it would be worth paying for the Tower of London separately. There is a lot to see, and many exhibits that are very interesting. Be sure to take a Beefeaters Tour-

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Tower of London

allanbe28 contributionsBenoni, South AfricaJun 11, 2008

A must see when visiting London. The most impressive of the towers were the White Tower and the Jewel Tower in which the crown jewels are housed. At the time of our visit there were actors reenacting the history of the inhabitants of the tower. This was worth watching. Would certainly recommend a visit to the tower.

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Great history lesson

patty.mcefee1 contributionUnited StatesMay 19, 2007

The Tower of London is so full of history-much of it tragic. I love visiting a place that is already familiar to me from history lessons and reading.

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Eh

twilhelmsen5 contributionsUnited StatesOct 6, 2006

Eh

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Everything you Thought it would Be

jbakermwdi2 contributionsChino Hills, United StatesMar 5, 2004

Go early or go late and don't miss the crown jewels. Tip your Beefeater.

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Increible collection of the royal jewls

lausenviro17 contributionsMexico City, MexicoNov 6, 2001

Unique experience. It is a must. Great view of the London Bridge

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Great Architecture

visualizethes1 contributionBerlin, GermanySep 9, 2001

relay amazing and sturdy architechture.
That's all I can remember from my stay in 2001 (now2014)

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